Police Officer John Red Horse
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Government

End of Watch: Friday, November 16, 1894
Cause: Assault

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Red Horse was beaten to death by a group of men after responding to a disturbance call in Rushville, Nebraska. One of the men attacked him with a club, knocking him to the ground. The rest of the men then joined in on the attack and beat him to death.

Officer Red Horse had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife.

 
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Patch image: United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Government

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